Human Impact 1
Materials such as paper and cups which are left on the ground are called...
What is litter
oil, coal, and natural gas are three different kinds of
What is fossil fuels/nonrenewable resources
The burning of this is a major cause of air pollution
What is fossil fuels
cutting down the forest
What is deforestation
Nonrenewable and renewable resources are both types of
What are natural resources?
The more the population grows, the more __________ get used up
What are resources/nonrenewable resources
The 4 R's of conservation
___________ are seeming to have a negative impact on the Earth and environment
What are humans/people
Devices that convert sunlight into electricity are called
What are solar panels
What can cause loose soil to get in waterways?
What is deforestation?
Soil is part of which of earth's spheres
Geosphere
What is reduce
A natural resource that is used faster than it can be replaced
The practice of protecting and preserving the earth
What is conservation
The burning of fossil fuels such as coal releases more of this into the atmosphere
What is carbon dioxide
This action would help the biosphere by preventing algal blooms so there is enough oxygen for oysters
What is eliminating pesticide use?
Energy produced from water is called
What is hydroelectricity?
Repurposing a plastic bag for an art project is an example of which of the 4 R's
What is reuse?
A renewable energy resource that uses chemical energy stored in plants to produce fuel
What is biofuels?
A liquid nonrenewable energy resource made from ancient organisms that is burned for energy
What is oil?